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POWDER COATED (PAINTED) ALUMINUM SURFACES

It is important to provide regular care in maintaining the appearance of the powder coat finish. Build-up of

salt and grime can hold moisture to the coated surface which is detrimental to powder coatings. This build-

up can cause a corrosive condition that may lead to damage of the coating, particularly in a salt air or coastal

environment.

• Regularly wash the finish with warm water containing a pH neutral detergent (i.e. mild dish soap).

• Use a non-abrasive fiber cloth.

• Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.

CHROME HARDWARE

Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.

ACRYLIC PLASTIC

ACRYLIC PLASTIC SCRATCHES EASILY. NEVER USE A DRY CLOTH OR GLASS CLEAN-

ING SOLUTIONS ON ACRYLIC. USE A SOFT CLOTH AND MILD SOAP AND WATER FOR

ROUTINE CLEANING. SOLVENTS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING AMMONIA CAN PER-

MANENTLY DAMAGE ACRYLIC PLASTIC.

Fine scratches can be removed with a fine automotive clear coat polishing compound. A coat of automotive

or boat wax is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following on acrylic plastic:

Abrasive cleaners Acetone

Solvents Alcohol

Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia

ENGINES

Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper performance and reliability of your outboard engines.

Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner's manual. They should be followed

exactly.

If the boat is used in saltwater, flush the cooling systems after each daily use. To flush the systems when the

boat is out of the water, follow the procedure outlined in your engine owner's manual.

The age of gasoline can affect engine performance. Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause

deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel

can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being run enough to require

at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline to protect the fuel

from degradation. Your dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel

degradation and fuel stabilizers recommended for your engine.

Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air

which can reach such concentrations that "phase separation" can occur whereby the water and alcohol mixture

becomes heavy enough to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since the fuel pick up tube is

very near the bottom of the tank, phase separation can cause the engine to run very poorly or not at all. This

condition is more severe with methyl alcohol and will worsen as the alcohol content increases. Water or a

jelly like substance in the fuel filters is an indication of possible phase separation from the use of alcohol

blended fuels.

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PURSUIT OS 335 Owner's Manual Page 102